Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.Responsibilities:
- Assist in the management of the project procurement plan in accordance with approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategy and budgets.
- Communicate with bidders and suppliers or subcontractors on procurement-related matters.
- Oversee the preparation of applicable bid inquiry documents, bid tabulations and selection recommendations.
- Participate in contract negotiations and preparation, including issuing approval of contract documents, subcontracts and purchase orders.
- Oversee Coordination of expediting, logistics and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials delivered to site.
- Research new materials for design and cost savings.
- Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
- Maintain existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, and establish new relationships to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
- Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
- Interface with project segment managers and contract administrators, buyers, expeditors, inspectors, materials controllers, transportation and logistics and other parties as required.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Required:
- High school or GED from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years' procurement experience, preferably in infrastructure projects including roads and bridges.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years' experience negotiating contract articles within the construction industry in a similar role.
- Ability to negotiate / discuss general clauses.
- Local Virginia experience highly preferred.
- SmartBid software experience.
- Strong contract management experience essential.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions is required.
- Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive compensation package
- Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an at will employment relationship. Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.